City Manager's Weekly Info Bulletin 7/3/2014

July 3, 2014WEEKLY INFO BULLETIN
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: John J. Caulfield, City Manager

Topics of Interest and Updates

Happy Independence Day

Here’s to a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday, Lakewood. Just a reminder that in observance of Independence Day, Lakewood City Hall and the Lakewood Police Station will be closed Friday, July 4. If you have an after-hours, Public Works-related emergency, please contact (253) 267-1628. If you have an after-hours, Police-related matter, contact (253) 830-5000 or 911 if it’s an emergency.

Q&A: Fireworks in Lakewood

As the country celebrates its independence this July Fourth, the City of Lakewood recognizes that residents will purchase and use fireworks to show their independence. But there are restrictions, and violation of these restrictions could result in a fine and even jail time. Not a good way to celebrate the Red, White and Blue, to say the least. To help residents determine what and what not to do, the City is providing this Q&A regarding fireworks in the City of Lakewood: http://goo.gl/u5IFkh
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Lakewood, Pierce College Welcome Korean Consulate General

Korean-Americans have long been part of Lakewood’s heritage. From the ethnic business along South Tacoma Way to soldiers and their families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to the Sister Cities partnership that the community shares overseas.

On Monday, Moon Duk-ho, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle, reminded officials, staff and students at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom why that connection between the two regions will only grow.

Moon was the featured guest at a commemoration the college held for its photo exhibit: “Past, Present and Future Friends of Korea: Memories of Peace Corps Korea Volunteers.”

The exhibit featured some 70 historical photographs that document Peace Corps volunteers dating back to 1966, when they were first allowed into Korea. It’s intended to celebrate who have dedicated their lives to the study, service and development of the Republic of Korea. To read the rest of the story, visit http://goo.gl/87TxvF
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Dennis Higashiyama, Tennis Team Onto USTA Senior Nationals

Employees from the City of Lakewood and Clover Park School District, as part of the Lakewood Racquet Club 8.0 Senior Men's Tennis Team, won the United States Tennis Association - USTA Pacific Northwest Sectional Championship last weekend in Sunriver, OR.

Local players John Shelton, tennis coach for Lakes High School, and our very own Recreation Coordinator Dennis Higashiyama, will help the rest of the team when it completes this fall at the Senior Nationals in Arizona. The team went undefeated throughout last week's competition. Now, it will play against teams from across the country. Congrats, Dennis and John. You've made us extremely proud. Good luck at Nationals!

‘Coffee With The Mayor’

Join Mayor Don Anderson for his regular “Coffee With The Mayor” presentation 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 8. The event takes place at St. Clare Hospital in the Resource Center, 4908 112th Street SW.

The guest speaker will be Judge Grant Blinn from the Municipal Court for Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. If you have questions, please contact Briana Schumacher at (253) 983-7705.

500 Twitter Followers And Counting…

The City of Lakewood’s Twitter page has officially reached 500 followers, putting us only 54,109,873 behind the social media site’s leading user, pop star Katy Perry. In other words, we're coming for your title, Katy.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Discount Registration for Triathlon

Attention Triathletes! This is your lucky day (or weekend).The City will be running a July 4 weekend special for the SummerFEST Triathlon, July 12 at Fort Steilacoom Park.

We will promote the early bird rates, including the Hero (Military, Fire or Police) = $40 and Team = $90 price starting Friday, July 4, and running it through the weekend. Feel free to pass this great deal on to others who might like to participate. The SummerFEST Triathlon is an amazing event. Hope to see you there!

Council Meetings

The City Council will be holding a regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW. Agenda items for the meeting include:

Recognizing Nina Klinkhammer AWC Youth Scholarship Award.

Clover Park School District Report

Gateway entrances design update

Public hearing on Six Year TIP

Adopt 2013-2014 biennial budget amendments

Adopt tax incentive urban use center and residential target area

Bid award for Madigan access improvements Phase I

Adopt City Council goals and priorities

Property donation at 3710 100th St. SW (Briefing by the City Manager)

The City Council will be holding a study session on Monday, July 14, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW. Agenda items for the meeting include:

Review of fleet and equipment plan

LED streetlighting financing

Review of City Funds code amendments

The Transportation Benefit District Board will be holding a meeting following the Council study session on Monday, July 14, 2014, in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW. Agenda items for the meeting include: